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Chaîne Winter Dinner at Mita’s – February 19, 2017

As if on cue, the Cincinnati weather broke into the 60° range just in time for the annual winter dinner at Mita’s Restaurant on Feb. 19, 2017. This popular Latin American eatery, in the heart of Cincinnati’s vibrant downtown restaurant scene, is expertly run by chef/owner Jose Salazar.

The restaurant is named after his grandmother from Medellin, Colombia. He credits her with giving him his passion for cooking. Mr Salazar grew up in New York City with the constant influence of his grandmother in his daily life. His flagship restaurant Salazar, along with Mita’s, have both been highly acclaimed by legions of Cincinnati foodies.

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The menu for the members’ fabulous dinner was a product of the coordinated efforts of Vice Conseiller Gastronomique Chuck Hong and Chef Salazar. Highlights of the evening included Ceviche de Aguja, Braised Lamb Shanks, and Spiced Chocolate Cake all prepared with a Latin American flair. The courses were expertly paired with wines chosen by Vice Echanson Mike Monnin, Professionnel Mary Horn, and their wine committee. The taste and presentation of each course, along with the excellent service combined to make this an extraordinary event.

The timing of this culinary excursion to South America could not have been better. Bailli George Elliott masterfully led the charge to lift members from their winter doldrums and transport them to a brief equatorial vacation through impeccable cuisine. It was truly a treat for members and guests of the Cincinnati Bailliage to peer out into the hustle and bustle of their city while enjoying an enchanting evening of Chef Salazar’s creations.

Graig Smith, Vice Chargé de Presse

Welcome to the Cincinnati Bailliage of the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs!

The Chaîne Cincinnati is now 44 years old and through the years our members frequently gather to enjoy wonderful events featuring outstanding food, wines and spirits from acclaimed Cincinnati chefs and world recognized vintners.

Chaîne Cincinnati includes local businessmen and women, doctors, lawyers, chefs, wine distributors and retailers as well as others in the food and wine fields. Our Bailliage unites professional and amateur gastronomes in a private, not-for-profit society committed to promoting the culinary arts and those of enology and hospitality through example, education and camaraderie.

As an example, we foster the development of the culinary arts among our community's promising chefs by contributing to the Cincinnati Freestore Foodbank’s culinary education program called Cincinnati Cooks. We raise money for this purpose by asking for voluntary donations from our members annually, holding an annual wine auction and having special fundraising events.

Additionally, the Cincinnati Chaîne is home to an active chapter of Société Mondiale du Vin, an organization dedicated to enjoying and learning about the world of fine wine and spirits. Over the last few years our members have toured internationally renowned wine destinations to further their understanding of those areas and their wines.

The Bailliage de Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Cincinnati is affiliated with the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Bailliage des Etats-Unis (United States Chapter), which is associated with the International Headquarters in Paris.

Salut and Vive la Chaîne!